Judaism

So I am obviously Jewish.
I didn't choose to be a Jew, I was born into being one.
My Dad is from Israel, so his whole family is Israeli & Jewish.
My mom is from Canada, originally a Catholic, converted into Judaism after marrying my dad...a las me me being a Jew.
I love it though :]
Judiasm is really, really interesting.
I'm not really religious but I do know quite a bit about it.
Anyways are there any other jews on Mibba, or people just interested in it?

Well, I'm not jewish, I'm a catholic atheist, but in the interest of expanding my knowledge, I guess I would like to learn about it.

Hm, excuse my stupidy, I go to a catholic school, but I know that jewish people think animals are really special, is it acceptable for a jew to kill an animal?

Thanks for answering if you can.:cute:

Judaism is possibly my favorite religion to learn about. When I was choosing my religion , it was the big factor against Christianity.

Could you answer the question above? I'd like to know as well.

I think it depends on the meat too though....there's a lot of kosher rules. Like, isn't it that dairy and meat cannot be mixed? 'Cause I know where my step-mum works they have two kitchens to ensure this doesn't happen. :think:

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Well, I'm not jewish, I'm a catholic atheist, but in the interest of expanding my knowledge, I guess I would like to learn about it.

Hm, excuse my stupidy, I go to a catholic school, but I know that jewish people think animals are really special, is it acceptable for a jew to kill an animal?

Thanks for answering if you can.:cute:

Jews may kill animals but there are many rules in doing so, as they try to make sure the animal has the smallest amount of pain possible.
Here's my little list so you'll understand. :]

1- The slaughterer must be a specially trained Jew called a shochet.
2- The animal must be killed by cutting the throat with a single stroke from a very sharp instrument called a chalaf.
3- The neck structures must not be torn.
4- The animal must be allowed to bleed out.
5- After the killing the shochet must inspect the animal to make sure the killing was carried out correctly.

sunshines:

I think it depends on the meat too though....there's a lot of kosher rules. Like, isn't it that dairy and meat cannot be mixed? 'Cause I know where my step-mum works they have two kitchens to ensure this doesn't happen. :think:

As for the Kosher matter i'll try to explain it best I can.
So there a few major rules when it comes to being kosher.
Here's another little list to show you :]

1- Certain animals may not be eaten at all, including; flesh, organs, eggs and milk of the forbidden animals.
2- Of the animals that can be eaten, they must be killed in accordance with Jewish law.
3- All blood must be drained from the meat or broiled out of it before being eaten.
4- Meat cannot be eaten with dairy
5- Utensils that have come into contact with meat may not be used with dairy, and vice versa.

Hope I helped you understand :)

WarMovieLover:

4- Meat cannot be eaten with dairy
5- Utensils that have come into contact with meat may not be used with dairy, and vice versa.

Hope I helped you understand :)

May I ask why?
I've heard about dairy and meat being restricted to be eaten together, but I was never told why. :think:

Guernica.:

May I ask why?
I've heard about dairy and meat being restricted to be eaten together, but I was never told why. :think:

It's kinda silly, but its because it states this in the Torah;
Do not cook a kid in its' mother's milk.
A 'kid' meaning a baby goat.
That's why we do not mix meat with dairy.
Hope I helped :]

Jews may kill animals but there are many rules in doing so, as they try to make sure the animal has the smallest amount of pain possible.
Here's my little list so you'll understand. :]

1- The slaughterer must be a specially trained Jew called a shochet.
2- The animal must be killed by cutting the throat with a single stroke from a very sharp instrument called a chalaf.
3- The neck structures must not be torn.
4- The animal must be allowed to bleed out.
5- After the killing the shochet must inspect the animal to make sure the killing was carried out correctly.

sunshines:

I think it depends on the meat too though....there's a lot of kosher rules. Like, isn't it that dairy and meat cannot be mixed? 'Cause I know where my step-mum works they have two kitchens to ensure this doesn't happen. :think:

As for the Kosher matter i'll try to explain it best I can.
So there a few major rules when it comes to being kosher.
Here's another little list to show you :]

1- Certain animals may not be eaten at all, including; flesh, organs, eggs and milk of the forbidden animals.
2- Of the animals that can be eaten, they must be killed in accordance with Jewish law.
3- All blood must be drained from the meat or broiled out of it before being eaten.
4- Meat cannot be eaten with dairy
5- Utensils that have come into contact with meat may not be used with dairy, and vice versa.

Hope I helped you understand :)Thank you, that was very helpfu :cute:

WarMovieLover:

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Well, I'm not jewish, I'm a catholic atheist, but in the interest of expanding my knowledge, I guess I would like to learn about it.

Hm, excuse my stupidy, I go to a catholic school, but I know that jewish people think animals are really special, is it acceptable for a jew to kill an animal?

Thanks for answering if you can.:cute:

Jews may kill animals but there are many rules in doing so, as they try to make sure the animal has the smallest amount of pain possible.
Here's my little list so you'll understand. :]

1- The slaughterer must be a specially trained Jew called a shochet.
2- The animal must be killed by cutting the throat with a single stroke from a very sharp instrument called a chalaf.
3- The neck structures must not be torn.
4- The animal must be allowed to bleed out.
5- After the killing the shochet must inspect the animal to make sure the killing was carried out correctly.

sunshines:

I think it depends on the meat too though....there's a lot of kosher rules. Like, isn't it that dairy and meat cannot be mixed? 'Cause I know where my step-mum works they have two kitchens to ensure this doesn't happen. :think:

As for the Kosher matter i'll try to explain it best I can.
So there a few major rules when it comes to being kosher.
Here's another little list to show you :]

1- Certain animals may not be eaten at all, including; flesh, organs, eggs and milk of the forbidden animals.
2- Of the animals that can be eaten, they must be killed in accordance with Jewish law.
3- All blood must be drained from the meat or broiled out of it before being eaten.
4- Meat cannot be eaten with dairy
5- Utensils that have come into contact with meat may not be used with dairy, and vice versa.

Hope I helped you understand :)

Thanks, that really explained it well. :cute:

What denomination of Judaism are you? Liberal? Orthodox? You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

sunshines:

WarMovieLover:

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Well, I'm not jewish, I'm a catholic atheist, but in the interest of expanding my knowledge, I guess I would like to learn about it.

Hm, excuse my stupidy, I go to a catholic school, but I know that jewish people think animals are really special, is it acceptable for a jew to kill an animal?

Thanks for answering if you can.:cute:

Jews may kill animals but there are many rules in doing so, as they try to make sure the animal has the smallest amount of pain possible.
Here's my little list so you'll understand. :]

1- The slaughterer must be a specially trained Jew called a shochet.
2- The animal must be killed by cutting the throat with a single stroke from a very sharp instrument called a chalaf.
3- The neck structures must not be torn.
4- The animal must be allowed to bleed out.
5- After the killing the shochet must inspect the animal to make sure the killing was carried out correctly.

sunshines:

I think it depends on the meat too though....there's a lot of kosher rules. Like, isn't it that dairy and meat cannot be mixed? 'Cause I know where my step-mum works they have two kitchens to ensure this doesn't happen. :think:

As for the Kosher matter i'll try to explain it best I can.
So there a few major rules when it comes to being kosher.
Here's another little list to show you :]

1- Certain animals may not be eaten at all, including; flesh, organs, eggs and milk of the forbidden animals.
2- Of the animals that can be eaten, they must be killed in accordance with Jewish law.
3- All blood must be drained from the meat or broiled out of it before being eaten.
4- Meat cannot be eaten with dairy
5- Utensils that have come into contact with meat may not be used with dairy, and vice versa.

Hope I helped you understand :)

Thanks, that really explained it well. :cute:

What denomination of Judaism are you? Liberal? Orthodox? You don't have to answer if you don't want to.

I don't mind at all :]
My denomination is Humanistic Judaism.
So I'm not really into the hardcore religious stuff, but I still recognize my faith & celebrations, etc

WarMovieLover:

I don't mind at all :]
My denomination is Humanistic Judaism.
So I'm not really into the hardcore religious stuff, but I still recognize my faith & celebrations, etc

Thanks. :cute:

What makes this denomination of Judaism different from that of Orthodox, who are very strict, and follow Juadism vehemently.

sunshines:

WarMovieLover:

I don't mind at all :]
My denomination is Humanistic Judaism.
So I'm not really into the hardcore religious stuff, but I still recognize my faith & celebrations, etc

Thanks. :cute:

What makes this denomination of Judaism different from that of Orthodox, who are very strict, and follow Juadism vehemently.

That's just it.
Humanistic Judaism is not very strict, and does not follow Juadism vehemently.
It's a lot less religious, with more modern day views on things you could say.
We still believe in our religion's beliefs just not so vigorously.
That's the best I can describe it, lol.
Hope I helped a little :]

WarMovieLover:

sunshines:

WarMovieLover:

I don't mind at all :]
My denomination is Humanistic Judaism.
So I'm not really into the hardcore religious stuff, but I still recognize my faith & celebrations, etc

Thanks. :cute:

What makes this denomination of Judaism different from that of Orthodox, who are very strict, and follow Juadism vehemently.

That's just it.
Humanistic Judaism is not very strict, and does not follow Juadism vehemently.
It's a lot less religious, with more modern day views on things you could say.
We still believe in our religion's beliefs just not so vigorously.
That's the best I can describe it, lol.
Hope I helped a little :]

How do you call Jews who accepted/converted to Christianity? I forgot the word.

And I will sound all wrong and ignorant, but I think Jewish mysticism is absolutely fascinating.

Judaism makes me happy. My friend Sarah says she's half jew because she won't eat pig.

teeny.feeney:

Judaism makes me happy. My friend Sarah says she's half jew because she won't eat pig.

haha what?
Is she actually half-jewish or are you just saying that because she doesn't eat pig?

Personally, I think Judaism is the only religion that makes an ounce of sense. All of the laws and rules of Judaism seem so sensible.

My seventh grade teacher was Jewish and her great grand father was there when the nazis were doing bad things. So, she spoke out against it a lot. I always respected her. =]

My dad is Jewish and my mom is Christian. I am not sure which I really want to chose yet. BUt i get more presents around the holidays haha!

Imaginary Dreamer:

I didn't choose to be a Jew, I was born into being one.

I'm Jewish by heritage. I kind of consider myself agnostic, though I believe in God. However, one day I'd like to start my own religion; Naturism.

^What would be the tenets of "Naturism?"